testimonials and clinical trials

purple secret are always happy to receive your testimonials on any of the products we sell.  Here are a few testimonials together with clinical trials.

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proto-col collagen capsules: testimonials, clinical trials, collagen_research

proto-col green magic: testimonials, clinical trials

proto-col defence: clinical trials

proto-col colostrum: clinical trials

proto-col opti-msm: clinical trials

proto-col mineral cosmetics: testimonials

proto-col collagen based skincare: testimonials

proto-col body scrubs: testimonials

purple secret company events: testimonials

purple secret pamper parties: testimonials

purple secret customer service: testimonials

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purple secret customer service testimonials

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proto-col body scrubs testimonials

Dear Gary and Jillian

My wife recently purchased some of your products and just wanted to say something about them.

Being exceptionally fussy about what she puts on her skin, it was with a little trepidation that I passed on your details to my wife Lesley, even though I had extolled the virtues of purple secret.

She has very sensitive skin and can only use certain products, in the past the words ‘certain products’ could have been directly interchanged with ‘very expensive’ and both myself and my bank balance would dread the semi annual trips into Manchester for ‘supplies’.

Lesley was very happy with the demonstration that Jillian gave when she came to the house and our bathroom is now awash with proto-col products and she has often commented on how good the quality of the skin care range is, especially the fantastic dead sea salt scrubs, even though I have had to stop using it as it was softening the calluses caused by 20+ years of playing bass….

So myself and my bank balance would like to thank you for your excellent products and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your products to anyone.

Sincerely yours

Gary B

I’m impressed with my hand scrub. 

I put some on on Friday and have not had to use any hand cream since, as Jillian said !!!  I think it has made my hands look ‘younger’ !!!!!

Sue – Wigan 

proto-col collagen based skincare testimonials

Dear Gary and Jillian

I would just like to say a big Thank You for introducing me to your fabulous range of products.

I’ve been using the same face cream for the last ten years and as the years pass by the cream needs to work harder and harder each year!  I swopped over to your collagen based face cream recently and all I can say is WOW!

I can’t say that I look ten years younger, that would take more than a pot of face cream, but my face feels far smoother and fresher than it has done in ages!

I have only ‘dipped’ my toe in the water using your products and now have every confidence in trying lots, lots more.  I would not hesitate to recommend your products to my friends, family and clients and I look forward to organising a ‘purple secret pamper party’ in the not too distant future.

Many thanks and I look forward to receiving my new order!

Kind regards

Tracy Park

Dear Gary and Jillian

My wife recently purchased some of your products and just wanted to say something about them.

Being exceptionally fussy about what she puts on her skin, it was with a little trepidation that I passed on your details to my wife Lesley, even though I had extolled the virtues of purple secret.

She has very sensitive skin and can only use certain products, in the past the words ‘certain products’ could have been directly interchanged with ‘very expensive’ and both myself and my bank balance would dread the semi annual trips into Manchester for ‘supplies’.

Lesley was very happy with the demonstration that Jillian gave when she came to the house and our bathroom is now awash with proto-col products and she has often commented on how good the quality of the skin care range is, especially the fantastic dead sea salt scrubs, even though I have had to stop using it as it was softening the calluses caused by 20+ years of playing bass….

So myself and my bank balance would like to thank you for your excellent products and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your products to anyone.

Sincerely yours

Gary B

I very much like the 2 products I purchased and although they were not cheap –  I totally appreciate that you get what you pay for.

Gary and Jillian were very friendly and knew the products well.  I felt I could ask them any questions and felt confident in their advice. 

The hand pamper was brilliant and was very tempted to make a purchase and without doubt will definitely buy this product in the future.

Christine – Wigan

purple secret company events

On 4th June 2010 we visited Alker Insurance in Wigan.  Please read the testimonial we received from them: click here

testimonials for proto-col green magic

Fibromyalgia

Following a car accident in 2005, Suzie Oulton aged 33 has continually suffered with Unbearable Pain, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Memory Loss and Chronic Fatigue. 

In 2008 Suzie finally got a diagnosis of the problem – Fibromyalgia.  This explained the symptoms and frustration Suzie felt, and 39 tablets a day regained a little control of the condition. 

Suzie says “Initially I thought a diagnosis was progress, and maybe at last the doctors could treat me, and I would get my life back.  Unfortunately I soon found out that Fibromyalgia cannot be cured; but loosely managed.” 

Starting her own business in 2007 gave Suzie the flexibility she needed to work around her disability; she added “Not knowing how you are going to feel from day to day, or hour to hour, makes employment impossible, relying on benefits and admitting defeat at the age of 30 was simply not an option.” 

Suzie found that the only solution was Distance Selling which enabled her to sleep and rest when she needed to, and it removed the pressure of having to be in work every day for a set time.  Emotionally Suzie has found the disability draining, tiring and frustrating, so the diagnosis of depression was to be expected.

Recently though, Suzie has tried Proto-Col Green Magic and Collagen with remarkable results.  Still taking prescription medication but down to 30 tablets a day, she has nine collagen capsules in an evening, 5 vita-balance (3 in the morning, 2 in an evening) with 2 teaspoons of Green Magic 3 times a day.  Also through using proto-col carb-blockers and thermo-slim coupled with increased exercise (thanks to green-magic) she is now 3 stone lighter than 2009 and her confidence is improving daily.

She says “Although not cured, I am not as tired, I have more energy and the pain has been bearable most of the time.  I have been amazed by the effectiveness of these nutritional products, so much so I have decided to join the Proto-Col team and I am adding their products to my online businesses.  It is early days for me, but I really hope that my health continues to improve.”   

She added “Unless you have experienced the hell which is Fibromyalgia, or cared for someone with this horrid disability it is difficult to understand how debilitating can be.  I would have been lost, and probably not here without the care, love and support from my Family, Friends and Fiancé Chris.”

“When Chris proposed in 2008 I accepted not knowing how and when I would be able to walk up the aisle, thankfully though, through using Proto-col I have been given a chance to get back my life”. 

Suzie Oulton

Testimonial from an Asthma sufferer

As a kid if there was a bug going round I’d catch it! At one year old I had pneumonia and my left lung was damaged and I was diagnosed with asthma. Throughout school I could miss three out of a six week term and often watched ‘playtime’ and PE through the windows. As a working adult I could easily miss a legitimate couple of days a week from work due to my health, and on average three to four months a year.

Today, pretty much everyone I meet has got or just had, the latest cough or cold and in some cases ‘Man Flu’! My mental alarm goes off and I’ll simply steer clear of ‘ill’ people as much as possible, as I know if anyone can catch it I would. With restrictions on time for sickness by employers and being self employed, income is time dependent and I simply can’t afford the time to be ill.

Eighteen months ago I was recommended the natural superfood ‘Green Magic‘ from Proto-col;  American scientist Dr Larry Milam developed and fine tuned this product to a powdered blend of nutrient-dense ingredients such as Spirulina, Chlorella, Lecithin, Coenzyme Q10, etc. A simple teaspoonful mixed with juice in the morning provides the equivalent input of 5 to 7 helpings of fresh organic fruit and vegetables and has only 12 calories a serving!

A daily fruit juice/smoothie with ‘Green Magic‘ provides such a boost to my system that I’m now so much healthier, and if I feel run down I’ll simply double or treble my intake. I used to have a cough-cold-chest infection that lingered from say October to February in varying strengths. Over the last year and a half though I don’t catch as many colds or get chest infections like I used to. I might get a couple over the same timescale. Initially I thought it was a fluke but the only real lifestyle change, was that I had been taking ‘Green Magic‘.

One of my triggers for an Asthma attack, not surprisingly, is a cold/chest infection, and although daily I still take my preventer inhaler (Seretide), I hardly need to use my reliever inhaler (salbutamol). Also, I very rarely need the steroids (prednisolone), which previously were a monthly neccesity. or the nebuliser! As someone who is so used to catching whatever was ‘going around’, being ill, and struggling to breathe, I am very grateful to ‘Green Magic‘ which I am convinced has made me healthier and helped my asthma!

Mark Doyle

Hangover prevention testimonial

Dear Gary and Jillian

The morning after the night before is the most dreaded time for any ex-student desperately trying to hold on to their student life.  Waking up, not wanting to open your eyes in case the daylight makes the pounding headache any worse, daring to move in case the shapes you were pulling on the dance floor has caused severe muscle stiffness to set in, resulting in your legs not being able to hold yourself up.

At university, one could only dream of a magical remedy, a potion or some form or mystical witchcraft that prevented all of the symptoms of a severe hangover kicking in.  Something that meant the following day was not going to be such a write off.

Purple secret then introduced their hangover prevention drink at Custard Media Solutions last week – also known as green magic.

In order to test this properly, I scheduled two intense nights out last week, which were specifically designed around my recent 23rd birthday.  In order to ensure a fair test, a variety of alcoholic beverages were consumed and on returning home in the early hours, a glass of green magic was consumed.  In the morning, I felt brand new.  This process was repeated twice in as many days….all in the name of research, of course.

On a more serious note, I would like to thank you both for coming to Custard Media.  I would highly recommend both yourselves and your products to friends and will most certainly be ordering from you again.

Many thanks

Matt Bessent

General wellbeing

purple secret’s green magic!

It would appear that someone in this room holds the key to eternal life!  Well not quite but nearly, I think.  Many of you who know me know that I’ve had just a few things on my plate this summer, least of all the lousy weather getting in the way of me doing my job. 

Gary Selwood’s purple secret products have made a huge difference to me in a very short time.  Clearly not with the weather but I have a renewed joie de vivre which must have a whole lot to do with the green magic which I mix with fresh orange juice each day.

I was slow on the uptake but can highly recommend you try this cost effective and very worthwhile health drink.  Green magic can be used a detoxifier, helps with weight loss and suppressant of other body disorders.

Gary and Jillian are very pro-active and highly knowledgeable with their product range and their relaxed no-pressure approach endeared me to them.

I’ve already recommended their products and got sales as a result to friends and would have no hesitation in doing so to any or all of my contacts in the future.

Martin Toole

Cancer sufferer

I was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer on 2nd June 2009 and subsequent investigations – endoscopies, biopsies, CT scans, a PET Scan (they injected radioactive ‘stuff’ into me for this one!) and finally a laparoscopy (camera inserted via my belly-button), showed a tumour of 35-45cm length on the oesophagus and top of the stomach.

My future was mapped out as chemotherapy followed by a ‘curative’ operation, the success of which would depend on how effective the chemotherapy was.

I decided that I would leave nothing to chance, made changes to my diet and trebled by daily intake of Green Magic to three spoonful’s three times daily.  I also continued with Vita Balance, Defence, Colostrum and Collagen daily.

After three cycles of chemotherapy, on 11th November 2009 I had the ‘operation;. The surgeon said that the tumour had shrunk right down, was not touching any other organs or tissue, and that he had successfully removed it (along with the whole of my oesophagus and 10% of my Stomach!).

I am sure that my oncologist believes that he did it with the chemo, but I remain convinced that the Green Magic played the major part in shrinking the tumour and facilitated my rapid recovery, which has been acknowledged by all my ‘medics’ as being amazing!

I had another three cycles of chemotherapy in January / February 2010 to ‘mop-up’ any remaining stray cancer cells (but I don’t believe there were any left), so the chemicals seemed to attack the rest of me much more!

What I would have been like with the Green Magic doesn’t bear thinking about.

On 28th May 2010, my oncologist gave me the ‘all clear’ and referred me back to the Gastro-Intestinal team for monitoring for the next five years.

I am still on the increased intake of Green Magic and will remain so while I continue to rebuild by strength and stamina.

As someone else said before me, ‘it does exactly what it says on the tin (jar) – it’s green and it’s magic!

Dave Simpson

Diverticulitis

I have suffered with diverticulitis for four years.  The symptoms have gradually increased over the years to the point where I dreaded going out for a meal or even going on holiday as the slightest change in diet could set it off.  It is fair to say that diverticulitis ruled my life as I needed to plan carefully what I was eating.

I started taking green magic and within a couple of months realised that I had not experienced any pain.  Six months down the line, although I still have some pain, it is not as severe and I can usually pin point it to something I’ve eaten.  Green magic has helped me get and keep my diverticulitis under control, it has increased my quality of life and I now look forward to eating out and going on holiday.  I can even go out for a walk first thing in the morning, something I haven’t been able to do for years.

Green magic is now part of my daily routine and I think of it as my lifeline.

Margaret, Cumbria

Dyspraxia

My 11 year old son has been on the special needs register and on an assisted learning programme since he started school due to being diagnosed with dyspraxia, a disorder linked to autism. Its has been hard work getting him to concentrate on anything for any period of time, and he has always been a year behind in his development.

Two weeks before his SATS he was forecast to achieve level 3 in all subjects, which is well below the National average, but after giving him Green Magic every morning for the two weeks leading up to his tests he achieved level 4′s & 5′s (the top level) across the board.

He moved up to High School in September, and I was concerned that he would fall behind again, but six months down the line he has not only been taken off the assisted learning programme, but has been put in the top set for Science, and the second set for Maths and English (his worst two subject).

The only thing I changed in all this time was making sure he took his Green Magic every morning, and can tell by his behaviour and concentration levels if he doesnt take it.

Thanks Green Magic – it does exactly as it says on the tin!
 
Sarah – Yorkshire

Lowered cholesterol

I had only been taking proto-col green magic for six months and my cholesterol levels came down from 5.12 to 4.17.  The only difference in my diet was taking green magic so I fully attribute the reduction in my cholesterol levels to proto-col green magic.

Jillian from Bamber Bridge

I am a great fan of green magic, I take this myself and am enjoying the benefits of more energy and vitality, my colleague who is 28 years of age (20 years my junior),is also very enthusiastic about green magic, she used to be tired after a 10hr shift at work, and went to bed at 9pm weekday evenings, now she has more energy and is not tired early in the evenings, she goes to bed at a more usual time of 10.30 – 11.00pm like most people of her age!

Jill from Swindon

 

“I would like to thank you for introducing me to Protocol. I feel so much more alive during the day thanks to your Green Magic.”

Peter Doville

In these hot summer days i have found it exhausting trying to keep up with my 2 year old son, he is a cheeky monkey! I started taking just one dose of green magic every morning and my energy levels shot up, it worked really quickly too! I would recommend that anyone uses it, it really does make a difference.

Lynsey from Buckinghamshire

testimonials for purple secret pamper parties

I would like to make a recommendation to Jillian and Gary Selwood and purple secret.  Recently I was given the difficult task of organising my sister’s hen party.  I was told that she wanted to invite 18 people, with an age range of 17 to 70, obviously it had to be a lot of  fun and everyone was on a budget – so no pressure then!!

I spoke to Gary and Jillian and they suggested that a purple secret pamper party would be the perfect option for a hen party and it would cater for everybody.  They also advised me that they could adapt the party to suit the guests and to fit in around the other activities planned that day.

At the party we all got to try the fantastic range of proto-col products, which ranged from an extensive skin care range to mineral cosmetics.  The products were completely unique and therefore trying them all was a lot of fun.  There was a facelift serum in particular that was a huge hit – to hand a group of women botox in a bottle that not only worked instantly but was good for your skin, was great fun and an instant success!

We all thoroughly enjoyed a proto-col facial and make-over and Jillian structured the party so that everybody was involved and there was a really great atmostphere.

Further more the party travelled to us and we all received a lovely free gift!  As well as receiving a new found addiction to proto-col products!!

I would make no hesitation in recommending purple secret’s pamper parties. They are a great choice for a hen party or simply the perfect excuse to get all your friends together to try all the unique and inexpensive proto-col products.

Thank you for making the hen party a success.

Kirsty Williams from Preston

testimonials for proto-col collagen capsules

This is to certify my appreciation to purple secret. Through many years of vigorous sports activity mainly football and squash on reaching middle age I have developed problems with my knee and hip, to the point where my doctor was contemplating surgery.

I started a course of collagen capsules supplied by purple secret. After some six weeks the pain and discomfort that I have been experiencing has virtually gone and my energy levels seem to have risen.

I am quite a sceptic when it comes to wonder cures but I have to say that purple secret’s collagen capsules have made me think again.

I recommend collagen capsules to anyone feeling joint and muscular discomfort and again I want to express my sincere thanks to Jillian and Gary from purple secret for introducing me to this product.

Baz Howard

After listening to Gary talk about the collagen supplement for sports injuries and joints, I did a little research on the product and thought it may be of benefit to me.

I still play 6 a-side football once a week, manage and coach a junior / youth football team and run a couple of times a week for fitness, when time permits. After a recent knee injury caused whilst playing, I was reminded of a comment from my doctor who said that, like himself, I would probably start to suffer cartilage problems and have to pack up at around 50 years old.

So with only six months to go to that date, I can positively recommend purple secret’s collagen supplement.  I have only been taking the supplement for four weeks including a ten day holiday when I forgot to pack them and I have already noticed a big improvement.

No twinges from the recent injury and no aches and pains from my knees the morning after playing or running, this is a new experience for me.

I would strongly recommend trying this product out if you, like me, don’t want to give up those fitness and sporting activities, which everyone tells us our bodies are too old in which to continue participating.

Mick Doyle

Fibromyalgia

Following a car accident in 2005, Suzie Oulton aged 33 has continually suffered with Unbearable Pain, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Memory Loss and Chronic Fatigue.

In 2008 Suzie finally got a diagnosis of the problem – Fibromyalgia.  This explained the symptoms and frustration Suzie felt, and 39 tablets a day regained a little control of the condition.

Suzie says “Initially I thought a diagnosis was progress, and maybe at last the doctors could treat me, and I would get my life back.  Unfortunately I soon found out that Fibromyalgia cannot be cured; but loosely managed.”

Starting her own business in 2007 gave Suzie the flexibility she needed to work around her disability; she added “Not knowing how you are going to feel from day to day, or hour to hour, makes employment impossible, relying on benefits and admitting defeat at the age of 30 was simply not an option.”

Suzie found that the only solution was Distance Selling which enabled her to sleep and rest when she needed to, and it removed the pressure of having to be in work every day for a set time.  Emotionally Suzie has found the disability draining, tiring and frustrating, so the diagnosis of depression was to be expected.

Recently though, Suzie has tried Proto-Col Green Magic and Collagen with remarkable results.  Still taking prescription medication but down to 30 tablets a day, she has nine collagen capsules in an evening, 5 vita-balance (3 in the morning, 2 in an evening) with 2 teaspoons of Green Magic 3 times a day.  Also through using proto-col carb-blockers and thermo-slim coupled with increased exercise (thanks to green-magic) she is now 3 stone lighter than 2009 and her confidence is improving daily.

She says “Although not cured, I am not as tired, I have more energy and the pain has been bearable most of the time.  I have been amazed by the effectiveness of these nutritional products, so much so I have decided to join the Proto-Col team and I am adding their products to my online businesses.  It is early days for me, but I really hope that my health continues to improve.”

She added “Unless you have experienced the hell which is Fibromyalgia, or cared for someone with this horrid disability it is difficult to understand how debilitating can be.  I would have been lost, and probably not here without the care, love and support from my Family, Friends and Fiancé Chris.”

“When Chris proposed in 2008 I accepted not knowing how and when I would be able to walk up the aisle, thankfully though, through using Proto-col I have been given a chance to get back my life”.

Suzie Oulton

Sports injury

I had previously heard about the regenerative features of collagen, and considered the matter as being possibly worthwhile trying, especially as my knee has been getting gradually worse over the last six years.

Following a demonstration of the purple secret products by Gary, I investigated the matter further, and visited their website.  I was surprised to find their pricing to be better than competitive and decided to take the plunge.

The first two weeks were interesting, with the suggested double dose of six capsules before going to bed.  The usual three capsules certainly becomes part of the a routine without any problem.  Although Gary mentioned it may be at least three months before any benefit could be detected, I have to say the general aching has subsided, allowing a gradual increase in activity.

I would have no hesitation in recommending purple secret and the proto-col collagen capsules to anyone with a sports injury involving a joint.

Michael A Sewell

Weddings by Michael

Osteo Arthritis

I am in my early 70’s and have been in considerable pain for the last 12 years with arthritis in my foot.  I was taking eight strong painkillers every day to ease the pain.  Then I discovered proto-col collagen capsules.  I have only been taking the capsules for four weeks and already I have no pain whatsoever in my foot and I have stopped taking all the painkillers.  Not only am I pain free but I have noticed that my hands are much softer and in particular I am finding it much easier to shave as the skin on my face is firmer.

I honestly cannot believe the difference proto-col collagen capsules have made to my life.

Frank from Chorley

Tennis elbow

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gary and Jillian Selwood for introducing me their fantastic range of proto-col products.

Initially Jillian introduced me to proto-col cosmetics, which I found both to be light to wear and very good value for money.  On the strength of this I decided to try the proto-col collagen capsules that they had both recommended to me.

For many years I have suffered with bad arthritis and as a result experience a lot of  joint pain.  More recently I have also started to suffer with tennis elbow which has resulted in me needing steroid injections every three months to help with the pain.  I have found that these injections have reduced the pain but only for a short time frame and after a few months I found that my condition was becoming increasing worse, so much so I couldn’t even pick up my handbag.

Initially I hesitated when Gary and Jillian advised me of the proto-col collagen capsules because over the years I have tried several treatments all of which have been unsuccessful in helping me.  The results of the proto-col collagen capsules have however been fantastic.  In a very short time frame I have noticed a big reduction in my pain.  I have found that I can now grip much better, pick up and carry my bags and my joint pain has reduced significantly.  I now feel better than I have felt in years and I have stopped having injections because of these results.

Once again I would like to thank Gary and Jillian for their fantastic proto-col products and the wonderful service I have received.

I am a very satisfied customer and will continue to use the range of proto-col products and would make no hesitate of recommending these to friends and family.

Thank you!

DR

I had a bad fall a couple of years ago, which left me with soft tissue damage to my arm, I have had problems ever since with pain and lack of mobility in my arm. After taking the protocol collagen tablets for a couple of months I have noticed a significant change. I have far less pain in my arm than I did before and I more movement in it too!! Its made such a difference!!……

Barbara from Stoke-on-Trent age 68

I’ve suffered from back pain for many years, a spinal problem. After taking the proto-col Collagen Capsules for a few months I no longer ‘fear’ that first step out of bed in the morning!! I’ve finally found a product that works for me after many years of looking and trying everything, my only regret is I didn’t find this 10 years ago!

David from Wiltshire

I have discovered the elixir of life. After many years of working with horses and having a serious car accident I was left in daily pain. My left femur and back were becoming unbearable and sleep was difficult, visits to an osteopath very expensive. I am now pain free, my hair is now thick and glossy, (not bad for a 40 year old!). I have started running to keep fit and can now do up to 14 mile a week. I am not in pain and feel years younger. Go Go Collagen!

Rachel from Calne

testimonial for proto-col mineral cosmetics

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gary and Jillian Selwood for introducing me their fantastic range of proto-col products.

Initially Jillian introduced me to proto-col cosmetics, which I found both to be light to wear and very good value for money.  On the strength of this I decided to try the proto-col collagen capsules that they had both recommended to me.

Once again I would like to thank Gary and Jillian for their fantastic proto-col products and the wonderful service I have received.

I am a very satisfied customer and will continue to use the range of proto-col products and would make no hesitate of recommending these to friends and family.

Thank you!

DR

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